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B706 VNC

1985 Kawasaki GT550

Red Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,840 mi
Last recorded35,840 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1985 Kawasaki GT55043,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB706 VNC
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,840 miles

fuel tank corroded but not leaking at time of test

Fail 23 Feb 2012 35,836 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

fuel tank corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,993 miles

rear mudgaurd rusting through but not insecure.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,161 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,125 miles

no plate slightley distorted

rear mud gard rotting

Fail 26 Feb 2009 32,125 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

no plate slightley distorted

rear mud gard rotting

Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,368 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2007 23,578 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 23,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT550?

Based on 15,005 MOT tests across 2,006 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
707
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
2,006
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 168
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 164
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 153
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 124
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 117
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B706 VNC is a 1985 Kawasaki GT550 in Red with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 43,096 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GT550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B706 VNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GT550 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 41 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B706 VNC registered?

B706 VNC is a 1985 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 9 March 1985.

Is B706 VNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B706 VNC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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